New Introductions

[Jason 253 CF]

Yeah we do get a great buzz and the fact that we can't stop at a servo without people asking to see the interior or to take a photo. the trans is all sorted as of mid night last night i got another turbo 700 out of a vn 5 liter and now she runs like a champion. its a pritty good combo we have a 253 slightly worked (so far) backed by a turbo 700 with custom heavy duty tailshaft and 9 inch diff. i will get some more pics asap including what it looked like once apon a time.

and yes the inside is fully decked out custom interior and seats i will get some pics of that asap too

[Jason 253 CF]

alright guys i just loaded as many photo's as i could of the car now and one of what it looked like before. they are in my gallery so go for it

[eddy]

hey Jas, how did you mate the gearbox to the 253? or rather how many BIG $ to get the work done and is there a kit available. I'm in North Ringwwod 

[Jason 253 CF]

LOL the most expenceive bit is the box. Don't let who ever does the conversion surply that bit. Other than that it's not that bad. All u need is an adaptor plate, make your own crossmember, use a vn or vp v6 kick down cable instead of the v8 one, change the speedo switch to suit ur gauge, and custom tail shaft. It cost us about 2200 with everything done for us and engineered cross member but could have been cheaper if we got the box because it is not easy to find one cheap or find one period. We just replaced one in the van yesterday and I paid 660 for the box with a warrenty and swapt it over my self. But the most common price I got was 1000 for the box. As for who would do it the guy that did our one was at the chevy place on mountain hwy but has closed down now but I guess any mechanic would figure it out.

[jimsvan]

should take it where me mate works his in bayswater just off stud road its his work shop he owns it his name is darren knows alot about cars he has a holden 1 tonne ute blown 350 chev all tubbed good ute he takes it to the nats and burnout comps he is near the united servo just as u come over mountain highway and stud road its  called MEA Automotive, he did me brothers auto in his ute and only charged $350 that included labour and new oil  he did me front end on me van when i brock me stub axle i supplied him with stuff only charged me $200, 

[ben]

eddy the adapter plate is available from castle main rod shop. i thnk from memory its about $450?


cheers
ben

[Warren]

Welcome Jason (and your Dad)

Great to meet you and see your sweet van.

Warren

[eddy]

thanx for the info boyz 

[Mark B]

Yes welcome to BUGA Jason! Great to meet you the other week 

[mick speirs]

hey there, im a first timer and am after a rel cool short swb to mostly use for work, but also fulfill my dream of having a smoking v8 beddy. Does anyone have one for sale